Klukwan high school students are learning the basics of pre-employment skills and career exploration, hoping to snag a job this summer at local businesses. Margaret Sebens, interim program director for Southeast Alaska Independent Living, said SAIL and the state Division of Vocational Rehabilitation have teamed up to host a seven-week class and summer work program […]
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Assembly debates police issues
After reviewing a large budget increase for the police department, the Haines Borough Assembly discussed a host of police issues during a budget hearing Tuesday evening. Assembly member Heather Lende asked staff to come up with a number for how much a new officer would cost, and interim borough manager Brad Ryan quoted a price tag of […]
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For differing reasons, revolving loan funds stalled
Between an apparent lack of awareness and the inability to continue financing due to default, two local revolving business loan-funding options have stalled. If the Haines Borough Assembly approves a $95,000 budget request, the fledgling Haines Economic Development Corporation might try to manage a fund of its own, but it comes with a fair amount of risk. […]
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The Haines Borough Planning Commission and Haines Borough Assembly line up similarly on the $30 million plan for expanding the boat harbor. A majority of members in each body support the project as is, while a steadfast minority in each group is still expressing doubts. (Recall that assembly approval of this plan in March 2014 came only on a […]
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Planners seek to expand notification
The Haines Borough Planning Commission voted to notify more neighbors when development projects are being planned. Households within 500 feet of a proposed variance, conditional use or rezoning site will now get advanced notice in response to backlash from recent appeals of a rock-hauling operation near Young Road. Borough planner Holly Smith recommended the change, saying at […]
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Morphet releases police complaints
Assembly member Tom Morphet made public four complaints against Haines Police officers Tuesday, leading some members to question his methods despite an assembly vote of 5-1 to investigate the claims. “The Haines Borough Assembly, we this body, are being asked to approve a 29 percent increase in police funding,” Morphet said. “Before voting to increase the department’s funding […]
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First application filed for growing marijuana
Longtime resident Carol Waldo has applied for Haines’ first marijuana establishment license. Using the business name Glacier Bay Farms, Waldo applied for a standard marijuana cultivation facility license, meaning she would be able to grow marijuana and sell her product to retail stores. Haines residents have 30 days from April 13 to comment on the […]
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Highway lukewarm to police
Haines Highway residents raised points including essential emergency services, resistance to active patrols, and better tax representation to Haines Borough staff during a discussion about policing outside the townsite Wednesday evening. Haines Borough police chief Heath Scott gave a short presentation to around 40 people at the Mosquito Lake School about the state trooper “blue shirt” position leaving […]
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Manager candidate interviews scheduled
By way of conversation and a coin toss, Haines Borough officials organized two community meetings with manager applicants. Residents will get to ask questions of applicants and provide written feedback to the assembly. Manager finalists are interim manager Brad Ryan and Haines Chamber of Commerce executive director Debra Schnabel. Beginning 9 a.m. on April 24, borough staff will […]
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Assembly chooses Lutak Dock option
The Haines Borough Assembly agreed to pursue a $37.4 million project to refurbish Lutak Dock as the borough’s preferred option, but only if grant funding is available. The Planning Commission and Port and Harbor Advisory Committee both recommended to the assembly early this year Alternative 1A posed by firm R&M consultants. The option includes encapsulation of existing cells – […]